IB skill practice

Differentiate exponential logarithmic and trigonometric functions

Differentiate common transcendental functions and interpret derivative values.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Differentiate exponential logarithmic and trigonometric functions - visual working line

The graph shows \(f(x)=\ln(2x+5)\). Find the marked derivative value at \(x=-2\).

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.